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Fishermantwo
Aspirant
Sep 15, 2020

satelliteRBK50

I have a RBK50 Router located on the ground floor and a Satellite on the third floor, purchased back on 12/31/18.  Middle Floor gets spotty wifi connection.  Which orbi product should I get to add another mesh satellite for the middle floor?  Has technology changed a lot  on this product?  

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  • FURRYe38's avatar
    FURRYe38
    Guru - Experienced User
    Sep 15, 2020

    What is the size of the home in Sq feet?

    What is the distance between the RBR and RBS? 30 feet or more is recommended in between the RBR and RBS. 

    Placement is key to good coverage. 

    YOu might move the RBS placement around a bit to see if this helps any before adding another. 

    You can add a RBS20, RBW40, RBS40v, RBS50 or EX7500, 7700 or 8000 extenders to Orbi. 

     

    • Fishermantwo's avatar
      Fishermantwo
      Aspirant
      Sep 16, 2020

      Thanks will try before buying more

      House is about 5000 but three levels makes it complicated

      • Mstrbig's avatar
        Mstrbig
        Master
        Sep 16, 2020
        Fishermantwo wrote:

        Thanks will try before buying more

        House is about 5000 but three levels makes it complicated

        That system is small for a 5000 sq ft home, taking into consideration layout, wiring, walls etc. You may be better off with at least 1 more satellite. My main home is around 3500 sq ft 2 story and secondary detached studio+garage is 700 sq ft. I'm using the RBK53 system (RBR50 router, 2 RBS satellites), in the main home and have an RBS40V wired in the detached building.